Even though they are opposed to the war, the Dvorin family sounds all right to me. (Father Richard, Sister Rebekah, Wife Kelly, that is. Mother Sue Niederer is another matter. And it appears Seth spent his last leave with the Dvorins not the Neiderers)
And what's this "didn't join out of patriotism" Sue? Not what his sister says.
Family grieves loss of soldier in Iraq Seth Dvorin, 24,
Rebekah said the family believes Seth was planning to spend his career with the military — he graduated from Officer Candidate School at Fort Benning, Ga., received his commission in January 2003, and also graduated Airborne and Air Defense Artillery schools — though Richard said his son realized the dangers of serving.
When asked to relate a story about Seth, Richard wished instead to make some comments about his son’s character.
"Seth was the type of boy that any parent hopes to have," he said. "He was kind and courteous, and thoughtful and respectful. He had the ability to adapt to any situation he was in, and saw the best in everyone."
My goddness gracious, how can THAT be true?!?!
(Interviewer) When did your son join the military? Why did he join? (S.N.) "June 2002, right after he graduated college...." (interviewer) How long did he serve for before going to Iraq? (S.N.) "Nothing. He had just finished training at end of July. He went to Fort Drum on Monday. They told him on Tuesday, you're gone, you're out...."
Surely you don't think the whacko, grieving, anti-war (from before it started) mother wouldn't tell the truth, do you? /sarcasm>
She makes it sound like July 2002 (Impossible! The war hadn't been launched yet!) he was shipped to Iraq, with (barely) 6 weeks Basic, when he actually shipped a year later with mucho training.
Guess she also doesn't think she and her hubby should have helped pay for his college; only his "cheapskate father" was supposed to contribute? She made it sound like her CURRENT husband was his father, and wouldn't pay.
This piece of work looks worse, and less deserving of any kind of 'grieving parent'consideration, the more I find out about her.